½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) , United States

Obverse: The bust of George Washington facing left with the mintmark to the right, the country name at the top, and the denomination below, Reverse: A one-room schoolhouse with a teacher and students planting a tree. The design is based on "Arbor Day," a painting by Grant Wood, who was born near Anamosa, Iowa.

Obverse: Lady Liberty keeping watch over prairies, lakes, and mountains as pioneers head westward. The wild terrain featured in the background evokes the quintessential American spirit to explore new territory and the freedom to pursue new landscapes, ideas, and ways of life. In the foreground, Lady Liberty’s lips are parted, symbolizing freedom of speech. Her torch is an emblem of the guiding light that liberty provides, while the open book represents the rule of law and its equal application., Reverse: An eagle in flight with an olive branch in its talons.

Obverse: Seated Liberty with "C. GOBRECHT. F." on base. Date at rim below base., Reverse: Flying eagle on plain field, with ".UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." and "ONE DOLLAR" at rim.